HILL TECH BRIEF: Thune, Klobuchar Plan ‘Comprehensive’ AI Bill

A forthcoming bipartisan bill from Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) seeks to address growing concerns over AI by categorizing the technology based on risk and subjecting developers to disclosure or self-certification requirements.

The legislation is expected to be unveiled as early as next week, according to a person involved with the measure. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) has repeatedly emphasized that Congress remains in the initial stages of crafting AI regulation, which will likely come in “months.” The legislation from Thune and Klobuchar shows an appetite to shorten that timeline.

The bill aims to promote safety and transparency ...